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L493 SGW

2006 Nissan Skyline

Yellow Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,813 mi
Last recorded87,813 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Nissan Skyline93,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL493 SGW
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 87,813 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 64,565 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 62,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 79,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack (2.1.5 (a))

vehicle lowered

Pass 30 Apr 2019 76,971 miles

Front pads low

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 31 May 2018 73,977 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 66,506 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 66,506 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 58,823 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 58,822 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 58,920 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Steering lock stop insecurely locked (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Rear Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2010 55,922 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 55,922 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2007 56,222 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 55,120 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Skyline?

Based on 75,718 MOT tests across 9,471 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
2,326
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
9,471
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,220
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,248
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,783
fog lamp not working 1,640
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1,581
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L493 SGW is a 2006 Nissan Skyline in Yellow with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2006 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 93,488 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Skyline fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L493 SGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Skyline typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 20 years old, this Nissan Skyline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L493 SGW registered?

L493 SGW is a 2006 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 20 September 2006.

Is L493 SGW safe to buy?

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